There are 5 ways to get from Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus via Wanaka lakefront
best- Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airportbus Wanaka to Queenstown
1h 30m$128–143Drive 79.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Hawea to Queenstown-Airport-ZQNcar 79.7 km
58 min$23–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lake Hawea to Queenstown-ZQN79.7 km
58 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Lake Hawea to Queenstown-Airport-ZQNtaxi 79.7 km
58 min$320–390Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Hawea Dam to Frankton Bus Interchangebus Queenstown - Franz Josef
2h 27m$87–116
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN). However, there are services departing from Wanaka lakefront and arriving at Queenstown Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Lake Hawea and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is 83 km. The road distance is 79.7 km.
The best way to get from Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) without a car is to bus via Wanaka lakefront which takes 1h 30m and costs $120 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), including transfers.
Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) bus services, operated by SkyDrive Airport Express, depart from Wanaka lakefront station.
Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) bus services, operated by SkyDrive Airport Express, arrive at Queenstown Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is 80 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Lake Hawea to Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
There are 1859+ hotels available in Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What companies run services between Lake Hawea, New Zealand and Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand?
SkyDrive Airport Express operates a bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $46 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- [email protected]
- Website
- skydrive.co.nz
Bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- skydrive.co.nz
- Book at
- ritchies-queenstown.zaui.net
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Lake Hawea Dam to Frankton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $55–80
- Flexi
- $55–420
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lake Hawea to Queenstown-ZQN
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $320–390
Wana Taxis
- Phone
- +64 800 926 282
- Website
- wanataxi.co.nz
Yello! Cabs
- Phone
- +64 800 443 5555
- Website
- yello.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lake Hawea and Queenstown Airport (ZQN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



